CISD Tech Weekly Update

Did you know that TEA released new Technology Application TEKS for grades K-8 to be implemented beginning with the 2024-2025 school year? As educators, we have to do our part to promote a healthy, balanced, and positive approach to media and tech use among young people. Our students live in a digital world, so let's support them by integrating digital citizenship into your lessons and discussions.

Strand: Digital Citizenship. Students practice ethical and effective application of technology and develop an understanding of cybersecurity and the impact of a digital footprint to become safe, productive, and respectful digital citizens. You can view all the new TA TEKS here: Technology Applications K–8 Vertical Alignment

Here is an overview of the Digital Citizenship TEKS:

• Social Interactions - The student understands different styles of digital communication and that a student's actions online can have a long-term impact
• Ethics and Laws - The student recognizes and practices responsible, legal, and ethical behavior while using digital tools and resources
• Privacy, Safety, and Security - The student practices safe, legal, and ethical digital behaviors to become a socially responsible digital citizen

There are lots of activities and wonderful information that will be helpful in guiding your Digital Citizenship Week on Common Sense Education here or click on the button below. All of the lessons and activities are free - grades K-12.

Click on the image below to access digital citizenship lesson plans for grades K-12. Just login with your school Google Account to unlock the lesson.

The mischievous AI "Emojineer" has stolen all the emojis from the internet, leaving online communication dull and confusing. You and your team of Emoji Rescue Specialists have just 45 minutes to solve a series of digital citizenship challenges and retrieve the beloved emojis before they're lost forever in the depths of cyberspace! - Click here to play! To get the 4 unlock answers to breakout, email preimers@tcea.org

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Thanks again to all our staff development day presenters! Awesome job! We will be continuing our cybersecurity awareness in the next newsletter. Have a great digital citizenship week, and let's get our students equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate the digital world safely, responsibly, and effectively.